Saturday, October 24, 2015

Every Little Thing by Deidra Riggs

Riggs
wants us to see the sacred role we have in changing our corner of the
world. She invites us to see the significance of an ordinary, average
life. God chooses to invite us to join Him.

She
explores the issues that might keep us from entering into God's plan.
She helps us understand we are free from condemnation (which is not
the same as conviction). She shows that fear does not disqualify us
from God's calling. God invites us to trust Him. But it is not a
spectator sport.

Riggs
shares many of her own experiences. One is to help us understand that, even
though God may ask us to relocate, He is always with us, preparing
the way. Her life is a testimony that God will bring us through. She
includes the examples of many biblical characters too.

This
book is a great encouragement to those who will never be on the cover
of a magazine or be a mega-pastor. It is a book for those who desire
to make a difference in their communities, their churches, and their
families. “We can take solace and find comfort in the biblical
accounts of people doing seemingly insignificant things that mattered
for eternity.” (158)

This
is a great book for the average and ordinary Christian. We are
encouraged to know that God has an adventure for us. There is no
thinking that we are not smart enough or that we are too old. Riggs
shows us that where ever we are, God is ready to use us.

I
recommend this book to those who have been discouraged by books
mandating that we have to give up all to be used by God. He has a
plan for us right now, Riggs writes. He delights in us and wants to
use us right now. We just need to ask Him what adventure He has
planned for us.

My rating: 5/5 stars.

Deidra
Riggs is a blogger at Jumping Tandem, as well as DaySpring's
(in)courage and The HighCalling.org. She has been a speaker for TEDx
and women's retreats. She and her husband have two adult children and
live in Nebraska. Find out more at www.deidrariggs.com.

Baker
Books, 192 pages.

I
received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for the
purpose of an independent and honest review.

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I am a retired Christian bookstore owner of 33 years. I still love books and read as many as I can, blogging my reviews. I have also taken up photography and sell photos of Whidbey Island and nearby landscapes.